Senator Kelly Criticizes Defense Secretary's Qualifications
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During an interview on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) stated that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is unqualified for his role. Kelly made the comments after Hegseth criticized the Senator's public display of military medals.
The Senator accused Hegseth of acting primarily to gain favor with former President Donald Trump. Kelly, a former NASA astronaut and Navy captain, did not elaborate further on his specific qualifications concerns.
The Defense Secretary's office has not yet issued a public response to the Senator's remarks.